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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.42, 1,009.53 and 535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.42, 1,009.53 and 535.86 is: 738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.42 : 1,009.53 = 535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.42/1,009.53 = 535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.42x = 1,009.53 × 535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.42x = 540,966.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,966.75/732.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.60

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